2019-20 Schedule
St. Augustin Catholic Church
545 42nd Street Des Moines
Parish Hall
7:00 p.m. Social Hour & Refreshments
7:30 p.m. Lecture
8:30 p.m. Q&A and discussion time
545 42nd Street Des Moines
Parish Hall
7:00 p.m. Social Hour & Refreshments
7:30 p.m. Lecture
8:30 p.m. Q&A and discussion time
September 28, 2019
Andy Milam
An introduction to Catholic shrines -- what they are, why we have them, how and why to set up a shrine in your home.
Andy is the marketing and PR coordinator for the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. He will talk about the Grotto, our unique and beautiful Iowa shrine, and discuss the historical and pertinent relevance of shrines in our faith journey.
An introduction to Catholic shrines -- what they are, why we have them, how and why to set up a shrine in your home.
Andy is the marketing and PR coordinator for the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. He will talk about the Grotto, our unique and beautiful Iowa shrine, and discuss the historical and pertinent relevance of shrines in our faith journey.
October 26, 2019
John Neimann
An introduction to Dante's Inferno -- a beautiful piece of classic literature that is should be read and understood by every Christian.
John has been an educator for over 20 years and is the co-founder of the Saint John Paul II Education Guild in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has also been a teacher and administrator at several traditional schools in the twin cities. He holds a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and a Master of Liberal Studies degree from St. John's College, Santa Fe, New Mexico. While not required, attendees are encouraged to read Cantos I-III of the Inferno before this lecture.
An introduction to Dante's Inferno -- a beautiful piece of classic literature that is should be read and understood by every Christian.
John has been an educator for over 20 years and is the co-founder of the Saint John Paul II Education Guild in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has also been a teacher and administrator at several traditional schools in the twin cities. He holds a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and a Master of Liberal Studies degree from St. John's College, Santa Fe, New Mexico. While not required, attendees are encouraged to read Cantos I-III of the Inferno before this lecture.
January 25, 2020
Dr. John Yost, M.D.
The life of St. Thomas Aquinas -- prepare for the feast day of one of the great Doctors of the Church with an in-depth look at his life and works.
Dr. Yost is currently the Vice President, Medical Education and Research, for Unity Point Health in Des Moines. He is a doctor of internal medicine, and he and his wife are long-time parishioners of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Dr. Yost is known for his unique ability to bring history alive, this is a lecture you won't want to miss!
The life of St. Thomas Aquinas -- prepare for the feast day of one of the great Doctors of the Church with an in-depth look at his life and works.
Dr. Yost is currently the Vice President, Medical Education and Research, for Unity Point Health in Des Moines. He is a doctor of internal medicine, and he and his wife are long-time parishioners of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Dr. Yost is known for his unique ability to bring history alive, this is a lecture you won't want to miss!
February 22, 2020
David B. Currie
Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic -- a lecture based on David's book chronicling his journey to the Catholic faith.
David Currie was raised in a devout Christian family. His father was a fundamentalist preacher and both his parents were teachers at the Moody Bible Institute. He will present the intriguing account of the reasons for his, and his wife's, conversion to the ancient Church that Christ founded. He and his wife live in Illinois but plan to move to the Des Moines area soon!
Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic -- a lecture based on David's book chronicling his journey to the Catholic faith.
David Currie was raised in a devout Christian family. His father was a fundamentalist preacher and both his parents were teachers at the Moody Bible Institute. He will present the intriguing account of the reasons for his, and his wife's, conversion to the ancient Church that Christ founded. He and his wife live in Illinois but plan to move to the Des Moines area soon!
March 28, 2020
Joe Teeling
St. Joseph: A Model for Fatherhood -- Insights on the lessons we can learn from an under appreciated but highly important Saint.
Joe is currently the president of Blackbird Fund Management and has been in the insurance and financial services industry in Des Moines for over 38 years. He is the co-founder and current board president of Iowa Catholic Radio. He is the father of five adult children and he and his wife Leslie are members of St. Augustin Parish.
St. Joseph: A Model for Fatherhood -- Insights on the lessons we can learn from an under appreciated but highly important Saint.
Joe is currently the president of Blackbird Fund Management and has been in the insurance and financial services industry in Des Moines for over 38 years. He is the co-founder and current board president of Iowa Catholic Radio. He is the father of five adult children and he and his wife Leslie are members of St. Augustin Parish.
April 25, 2020
Bishop William Joensen
We are thrilled that Bishop Joensen plans to speak and will update this page with more information in the future.
We are thrilled that Bishop Joensen plans to speak and will update this page with more information in the future.
A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.
G.K. Chesterton
The Everlasting Man, 1925
